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Feliks Banel

The twisted tale of Whidbey Island’s big guns

A pair of enormous 125-ton guns at Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island are a reminder of long-ago fears of naval invasion of Puget Sound.

9 years ago

Kipp Robertson

Problematic behavior outside King County Courthouse continues

What is being done to address the problems around the King County Courthouse? Apparently not enough, council members found out today.

9 years ago

Hanna Scott

Snohomish County equips residents with needle kits

One of the most visible signs of the opioid crisis is used needles left scattered throughout communities. Now, Snohomish County is equipping people with needle kits to help clean up.

9 years ago

KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Attorney: Seattle must acknowledge a car can be a home

An attorney who successfully argued against the City of Seattle says city government needs to acknowledge that vehicles should be considered a home in some cases.

9 years ago

Chason Gordon

How to camp in your house during the great Cascadia earthquake

Camping in your house may seem odd, but it may be the best way to survive after the big Cascadia earthquake.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Warm weather finally arrives, temps in the high 70s possible

The latest forecasts are calling for temperatures to be in the high-70s by Thursday. But the warm weather doesn't stick around for long.

9 years ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

Earthquake expert: We can’t predict or warn you about the ‘Big One’

Dr. Lucy Jones wrote the book on the Big One. She has a few words of wisdom about the fear and uncertainty of the coming earthquake.

9 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Ferry breakdown leaves some stranded for hours

People trying to get off of the San Juan Islands and back to Anacortes were stranded for hours because the Washington State Ferries vessel Yakima has been out of service since Sunday morning.

9 years ago

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KIRO 7 News Staff

Protesters arrested after clergy chain themselves at site of Seattle’s new youth jail

Clergy members and others who chained themselves to steel beams at the construction site for a new youth jail in Seattle were arrested Friday morning.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle proposes progressive business tax on largest companies

Seattle officials have drafted a progressive business tax after months of deliberations and committee meetings to tackle the homeless and housing crises.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

‘March for Our Rights’ rally in Olympia to counter student marches

Pro-gun activists will hold a "March for Our Rights" rally in Olympia, Saturday, April 21, 2018 to counter the many student marches drawing attention to school shootings.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle sends Boise its economic boom, and its problems

As Seattle sheds longtime residents amid a population and economic boom, Boise is absorbing many who cannot afford to live in the Emerald City anymore.

9 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Police: UW College Republicans assaulted by Antifa affiliate; group targeted for second day

University of Washington College Republicans have been assaulted on the UW campus two days in a row by Antifa and other protesters.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Driver shot on I-5 in Seattle during suspected road rage incident

A man was shot while driving on northbound I-5 in South Seattle in what police are calling a road rage incident.

9 years ago

Kipp Robertson

King County bans pro-players from using any tobacco during games

The King County Board of Health is considering a total ban of all tobacco products at all stadiums countywide. This includes players.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Mystery debris causes several flat tires near I-405

What caused several flat tires on our roads Thursday morning remains a mystery.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle businesses send message to city council on taxes

Seattle businesses all had a similar message for the city council -- they're suffering under layers of taxes and another one could kill off more stores and jobs in town.

9 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Good Samaritan critically injured in machete attack in Burien

Deputies said a good Samaritan is in critical condition after he was attacked with a machete by two men who were harassing a homeless man Wednesday night in Burien.

9 years ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Tolls for SR 99 tunnel taking shape, should be decided in September

Washington's transportation officials has four toll options for Seattle's new State Route 99 tunnel, all designed to keep tolls low enough that drivers don't avoid the tunnel.

9 years ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Hundreds of students walk out, rally in Seattle against gun violence

Students in Seattle joined a nationwide walkout and rally to mark 19 year since the deadly Columbine High School shooting.

9 years ago

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Hanna Scott

Snohomish council calls Sound Transit’s approach flawed

What could frustrate council members in Snohomish County? The fact that Sound Transit will have light rail in other Seattle neighborhoods before Everett.